Anxiety Felt In Allied Ranks In Poland Campaign
London dispatch notes Allied anxiety over Poland developments that may decide the eastern campaign. Germany has rebuilt forces from East Prussia to Cracow, fortifying a 300 mile front. Russia, led by Grand Duke Nicholas, faces winter and strong Vistula defenses, while German rail links from Wirballen to Cracow enable rapid massing and Austrian aid bolsters the line.
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Fiermans
East Prussian
Cracow
Galicia
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Czar
London
Petrograd
Paria
Poland
Russia
Sireala
Berlin
Germany
Vistula
Prussia
Posen
Silesia
Belgium
France
Milava
East Prussia
Warsaw
Vistule
Sanomiers
Wirballen
Nother
Marshal von Hindenburg
Czenstachous and
Russians retreat as Germans capture Lodz amid Polish action
An official Berlin statement claims German forces occupied Lodz on December 6 while Russian troops retreated after heavy losses. Reports describe German withdrawals on the Yser canal and the evacuation of Vermelles as part of a planned move. French attacks west and southwest of Altkirch continued without success, with casualties noted on both sides.
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Lodz
Poland
Amsterdam
Berlin
Lods
Yser
Vermelles
Ita
Vermelies
Altkirch
Roumania Decides to Enter War With Allies
A dispatch from Bucharest reports Roumania has definitely decided to join the war on the side of the Allies. The move follows the country’s wish, including King Ferdinand and most statesmen, save Finance Minister Marghiloman. The timing of entry is under discussion amid fears of a winter campaign and a possible early spring defeat of Serbia. The Paris government relocation continues, with the Journal Ometer to publish next Friday as officials return from Bordeaux.
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Geneva
Hucharest
Roumania
Ferdinand
M. Marghiloman
Servis
Paris
Ometer
Bordeaux
King of Saxony Takes Kaiser's Place on the Firing Line
A royal figure from Saxony steps into a frontline role in Belgium as high command shifts to substitute for the Kaiser. The move signals a notable leadership change amid ongoing military operations and Allied pressure in the Belgian front.
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Kaiser
Belgium
Gifts for Children of Warring Nations Arrive in Marseille
Paris December 7 The United States collier Jason with Christmas gifts for children of warring nations arrived in Marseilles. Consul General Gaulin and Colonel Jackson of the English forces greeted the ship and thanked John Callon O Loughlin in charge of the writs.
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Paris
United States
Jason
Marseilles
Gaulin
Jackson
John Callon O'Loughlin
Bender Signs Federal League Pact With Brooklyn or Baltimore
Philadelphia Athletics great Charles A. Bender signed a Federal league contract and will play for either Brooklyn or Baltimore. The move marks a major shift for the pitcher as negotiations place him in immediate competition with top clubs in the new league.
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Bender
Federale
Philadelahia
Charles A. Bender
Philadelphia Athletics
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Jersey bank clerk arrested in London England
New York dispatch reports Ralph B. Lowell twenty two former paying teller at First National Bank of Edgewater New Jersey was brought back from London on charges of larceny of 150000 dollars in cash and securities. Edgewater Police Chief O'Brien aims to recover about 105000 in securities and 10000 in cash. Lowell had 1000 dollars on arrest and bond losses may total about 14000 after adjustments.
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New York
Ralph B. Lovell
First National Bank of
Edgewater
N. J
London
O'Brien
Lowell
Chicago Cops Charged With Bribery in Major Case
Chicago police leaders faced bribery and confidence game charges as Captain John J Halpin Lieutenant John H Tobin and Walter O'Brien were indicted. Accusations hinge on confessions from go-between Barney Bertsche and the Ryan brothers, founders of a clairvoyant parlor network that allegedly swindled victims out of tens of thousands.
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Chicago
Hoyne
John J. Halpin
John H. Tobin
Po-Lce
Walter O'Brien
Barney Bertsche
Ryan Brothers
Frank
James
Ryans
Accused of Bribery Arrests Reach Chicago and Providence
An elderly married man, Charles Alexander, 65, was arrested at Providence after being named in an alleged bribery scheme. Jesse Cope accused him of offering government aid to Chicago officials to influence a move involving a sum of 750,000. The case references a white act and involves multiple unnamed individuals.
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Chicago
Bee
Jesse EB. Cope
Charles Alexander
Providence
Aillion Falpe
Brn
Bey
Alexander
Mercy Recommendation in Death Penalty Case
Columbus dispatch reports the jury recommended mercy for James White aged twenty three found guilty of first degree murder. The verdict ensures life imprisonment unless higher action is taken. Bertha Taylor, twenty one, appears in the piece with uncertain context and outcome.
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Columbus
James White
Jude Evans
White
Bertha Taylor
Death of Col Haynes Shocks Fremont Community
Colonel William E. Haynes eighty five longtime Fremont banker and wealthiest resident died suddenly. He served as president of the Fremont Savings Bank and as a U S congressman from the old Toledo district in the Forty third and Forty fourth congresses. He was a trustee of the Toledo State Hospital and Columbus Home for the Feeble Minded.
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Fremont
Willam E. Haynes
Fremont Sayings Bank
Haynes
Toledo
Toledo State Hospital
Columbus
Dry victory in Octa village election carries Fayette county
Washington D. H. Dec 7 report that Octa in Fayette county held a wet versus dry vote. No saloon advocates voted, and the dry side carried the election unanimously with thirty five votes cast.
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Washington D. H
Octa
Fayette County
Stampede at Epworth Methodist Church During Fire
A smoke filled Epworth Methodist Church sparked a panic when a furnace flare near the altar triggered a stampede toward exits. A woman screamed as worshipers fled. the blaze caused only minor damage before being extinguished.
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Marlon
Doc
Webster
Epworth
Salazar to Operate as a Guerrilla in Mexico
El Paso reports General Jose Ynes Salazar entering Mexican affairs, aiming to sow more chaos. Valle Balexar’s stance remains unclear. Salazar, once aligned with Huerta, dislikes Villa and is suspected to back the Cientificos. Neither Carranza nor Villa predict Salazar’s loyalty, but anticipate strong guerrilla action.
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el Paso
Tex
Jose Ynes Salazar
Mexico
Valle Balexar
Fie
Huerta
Villa
Carransa
Salazar
Carranza
Cox nominating a short term judge successor
Gov Cox will appoint a limited term successor to late Supreme Court Judge J Foster Wilkin of New Philadelphia. Judge T A Jones of Jackson and Edward S Mathias of Van Wert are set to take office January 1. Wilkin’s funeral was held at New Philadelphia’s First Presbyterian Church with state officials and colleagues attending.
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New Philadelphia
First Presbyterian Church
Howard N. Campbell
Obregon claims Villa tried to bribe him and ordered killings
General Obregon reports to the Constitutionalist agency that Villa first offered him command of the army to win his favor and later ordered three assassination attempts. He accuses Villa Angeles and Maytorena of using American gold to counter peace efforts and urges patriots to resist Villa's influence.
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Washington
Villa
Constitutionalist
Obregon
Carranza
Angeles
Maytorena
Live Stock and Grain Prices Across Markets
report of cattle hogs sheep and lamb prices from Chicago St Louis Cleveland Cincinnati Boston and Toledo markets with quotes for native steers heifers calves hogs and sheep noting price ranges and market movement across dates and regions.
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East Buffalo
Den
Belfera
Ewlven
ST. Louis
Texas
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Helfers
Congress Opens Short Session With Rivers and Harbors Fight
Washington December 7 Congress begins the Sixty third short session with plans to pass essential appropriations and consider major measures. Prohibition and national defense loom, a rivers and harbors bill to restore projects cut last session faces likely Senate opposition, while a railway securities bill may be pressed. President Wilson's annual address tomorrow will outline administration aims.
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Washington
Sixty-third
Congress
Marshall
Chautauqua
Senate
Clark
House
Cummins
Iowa
United States
Miles
Gardner
Massachusetts
Walth
Senate Committee On Public Lands
Senate Committee On
Watch
Wilson
Cattle Quarantine Lifted Mixed with Miner Fund Drive
Washington reports that Dr A D Melvin heads off Ohio farmer protests by promising immediate lifting of the foot and mouth quarantine for healthy cattle from noninfected districts for interstate commerce. In Toledo women collected funds for eastern Ohio miners while Salvation Army kettle collection paused to aid the miners.
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Ohio
Department of Agriculture
A. D. Melvin
Bureau of Animal Industry
Blue
Columbus
Toledo
Salvation Army
Ita
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